Easy Homemade Hummus and Tortilla Chips
1:3328 Jan 2026@annilravin
Learn how to make a budget-friendly, incredibly smooth hummus paired with homemade crispy air-fried tortilla chips for under ten dollars. This simple recipe skips store-bought fried chips and pricey processed tubs of dip, offering a nutritious, shelf-stable alternative that stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week. Chef Annil guides you through blending canned chickpeas with ice cubes for perfect emulsification, then building flavor with rich tahini, fresh garlic, ground cumin, olive oil, and lemon juice before air-frying soft tortillas into crunchy dipping chips.
Easy Homemade Hummus and Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
Method
- Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas and add them to a high-speed blender.
- Add ice cubes or ice water to the chickpeas and blend until a perfectly smooth, thick paste forms.
- Pour in the tahini, garlic cloves, cumin powder, and salt, then blend again to combine.
- Drizzle in the olive oil and fresh lemon juice, then run the blender until completely smooth and well emulsified.
- Cut soft tortillas into small, bite-sized triangles using a knife.
- Place the tortilla triangles into an air fryer and air-fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Pour the hummus into a serving bowl, swirl a shallow well in the center using a spatula, dust with a sprinkle of chili powder, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve the creamy hummus alongside the warm, crispy air-fried tortilla chips.